Eurasion Water Milfoil
Eurasion Water Milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) is the water weed of the moment, with many experiencing problems with this aquatic plant in their lakes and ponds. Also known as Spiked Water Milfoil this submerged aquatic plant lives in slow-flowing streams and...
Invasive aquatic plants to watch out for this summer
Many lakes, ponds and other waterways in the UK are under threat from a whole host of invasive aquatic plants invasion of rapid growing, non-native aquatic plants. The five most damaging non-native species were banned from sale in April this year, however the work to...
Canadian Pondweed – The True Cost
The cost of controlling freshwater invasive species has been estimated at £25 million per year for the British economy, of which a significant part is due to Canadian pondweed (Elodea Canadensis) control. Canadian pondweed grows rapidly in favourable conditions, out...
Reed beds – management and conservation
Reed beds are areas dominated by Common reed, (Phragmites australis) a perennial and flood-tolerant grass that grows to over 2 metres high. The reed beds provide an essential habitat for a wide range of plants, animals, insects and invertebrates and their decline...
Aquatic plants can take over your lake
Despite the coolest of starts to this summer, aquatic plants are making a valiant effort to grow both on the banks of lakes, ponds and rivers and in the water itself. These plants play a vital role in aquatic ecosystems – producing oxygen, absorbing nutrients,...
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